Political Quotes

On the recordMay 5, 2021
If you could get to Portland in less than an hour, I think you would see a massive hemorrhaging of people away from the overcrowded Interstate 5.
Said by
Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio discusses the potential benefits of higher speed rail for reducing traffic.

Share

More from Peter DeFazio

Dec 6, 2022

I just really think, even when we finally get to three functional, modern, major icebreakers, I mean, you still have the Antarctic mission and other things.

congress.gov
Nov 16, 2022

It is not excusable for this to be happening. These are special items, sometimes irreplaceable or nearly irreplaceable items and certainly in the short term. This has got to change.

congress.gov
Dec 6, 2022

As polar ice steadily decreases, new trade routes will emerge, linking Asia, North America, and Europe.

congress.gov
Dec 6, 2022

I think there is going to be a lot of work coming.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation